Hearing Link volunteer attends parliamentary reception Hearing Link staff and volunteers were delighted to attend a parliamentary reception to mark the 90th birthday of the Scottish Council on Deafness (SCOD) and the 70th anniversary of West Scotland Deaf Children’s Society (WSDCS). Scotland volunteer Robin Wickes attended the evening, held at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, alongside UK Volunteer and Scotland Co-ordinator, […]
Subtitled movies at BFI London Film Festival 2017 Good news for film fans! The BFI London Film Festival has announced that they will have a number of accessible screenings of films playing throughout the festival run. These are movies in spoken english provided with english language subtitles and descriptions of non-dialogue audio. Public bookings for these screenings open today from 10am (14th September) […]
Special Lipreading Awareness Week shop offer! Head over to our online shop throughout September and take advantage of our latest product offer. As part of Lipreading Awareness Week (11th-15th September) you can buy our Lipreading Badge and wristband for only £2, plus delivery. Grab this deal now before it disappears. Terms and conditions apply. Delivery is extra. Offer ends 30.09.17.
Lipreading Awareness Week 2017 Today marks the start of Lipreading Awareness Week 2017. Organised by the Association of Teachers to Lipreading Adults (ATLA), the week aims to raise awareness of lipreading and offers free taster sessions across the country from 11th-15th September. To find out if a free lipreading taster session is taking place near you, visit the ATLA […]
Dan takes on new marathon challenge Team Hearing Link runner Dan Harrison has set his sights on a new challenge in support of people with hearing loss. Fresh from his success in completing his second marathon he will run the first ever Birmingham International Marathon in October 2017. Dan took up running only last year as he was determined not […]
Living well with multiple conditions in later life – have your say Hearing Link supporters are invited to participate in a survey as part of the James Lind Alliance – Priority Setting Partnership. Responses are sought from those who are aged 80+, or from those who care for someone aged 80+ years old whether that be a family member/carer, or a health care professional. The 80+ age […]
Cochlear implant information day – Belfast, 6th Sept Are you considering a Cochlear Implant and want to know more before making a decision? Advanced Bionics are hosting an information day in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Wednesday 6th September 2017. The event will be running from 10:45am to 1:15pm at the Europa Hotel, Great Victoria St., Belfast, BT2 7AP map ** This event was […]
